Software Engineer
Join Canaria as a Software Engineer. Shape the backbone of our platform by building robust data pipelines, architecting modern databases, and deploying scalable cloud-native services. Work with a cutting-edge stack—Python, SQL, MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL, Aerospike, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure—while collaborating with a world-class team to deliver solutions that impact millions of users.
About Canaria
We are a technology startup providing high-quality, large-scale labor market data to the B2B market. Our mission is to power the next generation of solutions in recruitment, HR analytics, workforce planning, lead generation, higher education, healthcare, academic research, and finance by delivering the most comprehensive and accurate job market data available. Our advanced data mining techniques, computing optimizations, and state-of-the-art Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques enable large-scale processing of job market data*. Our clients leverage our data to understand market trends, identify skill gaps, and connect people with the right opportunities.
*Our database already surpasses the size of the entire Wikipedia corpus by over 100 times.
📍 Location: Remote (Türkiye)
What You Will Do
- Own the design and implementation of robust data pipelines that form the backbone of our product, directly impacting millions of users.
- Architect and manage highly efficient databases using a modern stack that includes SQL, MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL, and Aerospike.
- Leverage cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure to build and deploy scalable, cloud-native services and serverless architectures.
- Drive the adoption of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to streamline our deployment and operational processes.
- Ensure the quality and reliability of our systems by implementing and analyzing stress tests, integration tests, and other testing methodologies.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that will be the foundation of our growing platform.
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, data scientists, and product managers to bring innovative ideas to life.
Who You Are
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field, with a strong foundation in software development and system architecture.
- You are highly proficient in Python and have a strong command of the Unix environment, with experience in both scripting and application development.
- You have a deep understanding of database technologies, including SQL, MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL, and Aerospike, and are comfortable working with both relational and non-relational models.
- You have hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) and are familiar with cloud-native services and serverless architectures.
- You are skilled in using containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to build, deploy, and manage applications.
Nice to Have
- A master's degree in a related field with 2+ years of professional experience is preferred.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, demonstrating the ability to optimize and integrate complex systems for enhanced performance and functionality.
- Experience in designing and implementing scalable and robust back-end systems, particularly for data-intensive applications.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
- Knowledge of big data technologies like BigQuery or Redshift.
- Familiarity with asynchronous programming in Python.
- Experience with web scraping frameworks like Scrapy and browser automation tools like Playwright.
Benefits
- High-end laptop
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Fully remote (with option to work from on-site office in Istanbul)
- Work with Global teams (US, EU)
- Founders and employees with FAANG experience (Google, Facebook, Amazon, eBay, Microsoft), and from top institutions (Stanford, Columbia, Caltech, Harvard, MIT)
- Access to powerful computing platforms for research (on-prem or Google Cloud)
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.